SOLUTION: Candice pays 50% more each month in rent than Cici, and together they pay $1437.50 per month. How much does Cici pay per month?

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Question 936825: Candice pays 50% more each month in rent than Cici, and together they pay $1437.50 per month. How much does Cici pay per month?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=I%2A%281%2B50%2F100%29
A=1.5%2AI
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A%2BI=1437.50
Substitute from above,
1.5%2AI%2BI=1437.5
2.5%2AI=1437.5
I=575
Cici pays $575.